About the Sengoku and Edo Periods: Read, Listen, and Learn with Japanese Essays

Discover the Chaos and Calm of Feudal Japan—While Leveling Up Your Japanese! Japan’s Jidai Series Volume 5: Sengoku & Edo Periods

Ready for some serious drama? From the brutal battlefield tactics of Oda Nobunaga to the peaceful tea ceremonies of the Tokugawa era, this book dives into two of Japan’s most iconic periods—and helps you sharpen your Japanese skills along the way!

What’s Inside? ✅ Historical Insights – Learn how civil war shaped Japan’s destiny during the Sengoku (“Warring States”) period, and how order was restored in the Edo period under Tokugawa rule. Samurai! Strategy! Sword hunts! It’s all here. ✅ Ideal for Upper Beginners – Thoughtfully crafted for learners ready to step beyond basic Japanese while enjoying fascinating cultural and historical content. ✅ Triple Format Essays – Every essay comes in three versions: • Japanese with line-by-line vocabulary and grammar breakdowns • Japanese-only version for reading practice • English translation for clarity and deeper context ✅ Audio Downloads – Includes professionally recorded audio at both slow and natural speeds. Listen while you read! ✅ Flashcard Support – Anki decks included to reinforce vocabulary from each chapter. Perfect for on-the-go learners. ✅ Furigana & Full Translations – Read with or without a safety net! Furigana helps with reading, while English translations let you confirm comprehension.

Why You’ll Love It: This isn’t just a history reader—it’s a full cultural immersion. You’ll walk through the smoky aftermath of the Ōnin War, rise with Hideyoshi, witness the closing of Japan to the West, and savor the artistic refinement of Edo. Along the way, your Japanese skills will blossom.

Let’s Head Into Battle—Then Settle Into Peace. With essays on key figures like Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu, and coverage of pivotal cultural shifts, this book offers both language growth and historical thrills.

Order now and journey through Japan’s age of upheaval and unity—while building real Japanese fluency.

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Release date

Ebook: May 13, 2025